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Posted on Sat, Mar. 11, 2006

CALLING AL GREEN THUMBS

Rake in some knowledge

By Jessie Milligan

Star-Telegram Staff Writer

Spring is in the air -- and our gardens beckon. Before the perspiration really begins, start with inspiration from a home show or class. Here's a roundup of what's out there in the next few weeks.

Fort Worth Home Show

Hundreds of home and garden exhibits. Expect advice on diverse topics, including how to grow herbs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Cost, $7.50 for adults; children younger than 12, free.

One-dollar-off coupons available at Tom Thumb and at www.texashomeandgarden.com. Call (800) 654-1480 for more information.

Vegetable gardening: 10:30 a.m. March 18 at Redenta's in Arlington, 5111 W. Arkansas Lane. Free.

Organic pest control: Discover safer ways to get rid of bugs, 10:30 a.m. March 18 Redenta's, 6230 Colleyville Blvd. Free.

Native plants: Find out how to add native plants to an existing landscape at 2 p.m. March 18 and 3 p.m. March 19 at Weston Gardens, 8101 Anglin Drive, Fort Worth. Free.

Spring fling: Calloway's stores celebrate spring on March 18 with clinics on creating container gardens and maintaining healthy lawns. Activities for children include a free pot, soil and plant. Container class, 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Lawns, 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Free.

Herbs: Learn about growing, propagating and harvesting herbs at a Texas Christian University Extended Education class from 7 to 9 p.m. March 21. Cost, $50. To register, call (817) 257-7132 or visit www.lifelong.tcu.edu.

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